Zoho Recruitment – Syllabus & Test Pattern

Zoho Recruitment – Syllabus & Test Pattern

Overall Recruitment Process

• Online Test (Aptitude + Logical Reasoning + English + Technical Test)
• Technical Interview
• Coding / Problem-Solving Round
• HR / Personal Interview

Online Test / Written Test Syllabus

Quantitative / Numerical Ability

• Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
• Time, Work & Distance, Speed
• Averages, Ratio & Proportion, Ages, LCM & HCF
• Probability, Permutations & Combinations
• Basic Algebra and Equations
• Data Interpretation (Tables, Charts, Graphs)

Logical / Analytical Reasoning

• Number Series, Alphabet Series, Odd-One-Out
• Coding/Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions
• Syllogisms, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement
• Pattern Completion, Cubes & Dice, Analytical Problems

English / Verbal Ability

• Grammar (tenses, parts of speech, articles, prepositions)
• Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms)
• Sentence Completion & Error Spotting
• Reading Comprehension
• Essay or short paragraph writing to test clarity of expression

Technical Test / Coding Section

Programming & Coding

• Basics of C / C++ / Java / Python (loops, functions, arrays, strings)
• Object-Oriented Programming concepts (OOPs)
• Data Structures: Arrays, Strings, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs
• Algorithms: Sorting (Quick, Merge, Bubble), Searching (Binary Search, Linear Search)
• Problem-solving and coding questions (medium difficulty)

Computer Science Fundamentals

• Database Management System (SQL basics, primary/foreign keys)
• Operating System fundamentals (process, threads, memory management)
• Computer Networks basics (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS)
• Software Engineering concepts, version control basics

Technical Interview Topics

• Questions from projects and internships
• Deep dive into programming languages and coding problems
• Data Structures & Algorithms-based problem solving
• Basic computer science concepts
• Scenario-based and problem-solving questions

HR / Situational / Behavioral Section

• Self-introduction and motivation for joining Zoho
• Strengths, weaknesses, and career goals
• Handling conflicts and working in a team
• Working under pressure or meeting deadlines
• Knowledge about Zoho products and culture
• Situational questions like:
  • How would you handle a difficult teammate?
  • Describe a situation where you solved a problem creatively.

Preparation Focus for Zoho

• Practice aptitude, reasoning, and verbal ability with speed and accuracy
• Strengthen logical thinking and puzzle-solving skills
• Improve grammar, vocabulary, and writing clarity
• Revise Data Structures & Algorithms thoroughly
• Be proficient in at least one programming language
• Understand CS fundamentals (DBMS, OS, Networking)
• Prepare for behavioral and situational questions